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Upcoming Drone Industry Talk Event: Facing the DJI Dominance

On June 30th, 2025, a pivotal discussion on the future of the drone market will take place during the Sorabot talk event titled "Understanding the DJI Dominance: Insights from China and the U.S. on the Future of the Drone Market and Japan's Position." Our own Takayuki Otani, Manager of the Drone Department at SpaceOne, will be speaking at this event.

Background of the Presentation

SpaceOne has participated in the world's largest drone exhibition, XPONENTIAL, for three consecutive years. Through this experience, we have actively researched and covered the latest trends in the global market. Recently, there have been notable changes in the DJI-dominated landscape, influenced by U.S. security policies and emerging manufacturers. Our presentation aims to deliver real-world insights into the current status of the global and Japanese drone industries, as observed directly on the ground.

Event Details

• - Event Name: Sorabot Talk Event Vol. 15: "Facing the DJI Dominance"
• - Date & Time: June 30, 2025 (Monday), 19:00 – 20:30 JST
• - Location: Shibuya, Tokyo (Shibuya Shinsei Building Room 803) + Online Streaming
• - Organizer: Sorabot LLC
• - Participation Fee: ¥3,000
• - Capacity: 30 attendees onsite

Speaker Profile: Takayuki Otani

Takayuki Otani is the Manager of the Drone Department at SpaceOne. After gaining experience in editorial production companies, he transitioned into publishing where he was involved in producing drone business-related books and launching business magazines since 2017. He has engaged with aerial and underwater drones in his managerial capacity and has conducted numerous on-site interviews in China and the U.S. Otani has attended the XPONENTIAL exhibition for three consecutive years, where he has authored industry reports for corporate clients.

Notable Achievements:

• - Edited and produced the book "U.S. Drone Business Report"
• - Managed the drone economic magazine "Drone Biz"
• - Edited and produced the book "The Industrial Revolution of the Seas: A Guide to Underwater Drone Business"
• - Authored the corporate report "XPONENTIAL Report 2023/2024"

Presentation Content

Takayuki Otani will provide insights drawn from on-site coverage at the XPONENTIAL event, discussing key topics:

• - The emerging changes in the DJI's monopolistic stance
• - The impact of U.S. security policies on the drone market
• - Latest movements of notable drone manufacturers
• - Current and future prospects of the drone industry both globally and in Japan

How to Participate

For more details about the event and to register, please visit: Event Registration

Future Outlook

We will compile the insights gained from this event into a detailed report for future dissemination. SpaceOne is committed to keeping a close eye on global market dynamics and contributing to the growth of Japan's drone industry.

About SpaceOne

• - Headquarters: 1-17-3 Kakuuike, Koriyama, Fukushima
• - Sales Office: 1-20-1-5F Ueno, Taito, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yoshihiro Kobayashi
• - Established: August 8, 1996
• - Website: SpaceOne Official Website
• - Business Activities: Sales, inspection, and research of aerial and underwater drones; sales planning of Fukushima-produced products; creative services; various consulting services.